The average bus between Kilmarnock and Loch Ness takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock to Loch Ness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Kilmarnock and Loch Ness. The earliest departure is at 12:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Loch Ness at 11:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kilmarnock to Loch Ness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Loch Ness. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Loch Ness station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Kilmarnock to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Loch Ness bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Fort Augustus station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Loch Ness is 187.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Fort Augustus via Buchanan Bus Station and Fort William Bus Station in around 6h 9m.